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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Matthews strike a cord with according to the "Prologue"?
(a) Prisoners.
(b) Those afraid of change.
(c) Women.
(d) Men.

2. Why was Matthews released after being arrested for domestic abuse?
(a) Lack of evidence.
(b) Good behavior.
(c) Lack of testimony.
(d) It was not illegal.

3. When was Elijah born?
(a) 1786.
(b) 1776.
(c) 1766.
(d) 1789.

4. How long did Elijah pray at Sarah's funeral?
(a) 12 hour.
(b) 6 hour.
(c) 1 hour.
(d) 2 hour.

5. What was the name of Matthews' brother, the painter?
(a) J.K. Mathis.
(b) J.L.D Mathies.
(c) J.K.D. Mathas.
(d) J.M.D. Matthews.

6. What did Kirtland predate?
(a) New York.
(b) Florida.
(c) Utah.
(d) Colorado.

7. What name did Matthews use to introduce himself to Joseph Smith?
(a) Robert.
(b) Joshua.
(c) Mark.
(d) Elijah.

8. When did Kirk arrive in Albany according to "Robert Matthews, Parts 5 through 7"?
(a) 1829.
(b) 1828.
(c) 1821.
(d) 1827.

9. When did Elijah and Sarah move to Bowery Hill to join a burgeoning perfectionist community?
(a) 1826.
(b) 1825.
(c) 1828.
(d) 1829.

10. When did Matthews leave the farm to live with a carpenter?
(a) 1800.
(b) 1802.
(c) 1805.
(d) 1806.

11. What did Elijah do after quitting his job?
(a) Moved to Ecuador.
(b) Stayed in church for 32 days.
(c) Gave his money to the poor.
(d) Devoted himself to the ministry.

12. What was Elijah known for being according to "Elijah Pierson, Introduction and Parts 1 through 4"?
(a) A zealot.
(b) A religious reformer.
(c) A good father.
(d) A businessman.

13. What religious upbringing did Elijah have?
(a) Calvinist.
(b) Jewish.
(c) Mormon.
(d) Catholic.

14. What name did Matthews choose for himself after abandoning his family?
(a) Elijah.
(b) Augustine.
(c) Jeremiah.
(d) Matthias.

15. Who became the center of moral instruction and domestic authority in Elijah's movement?
(a) Elijah.
(b) Men.
(c) Women.
(d) Preachers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Elijah leave his childhood town?

2. What movement was Elijah involved with before joining Matthias?

3. When did Matthews knock on Elijah's door?

4. Who claimed to have spoken to God since childhood?

5. What was the name of the Scot community in New York?

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